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In 2024, 4,108 boys in the United States were named Silas, making it the 81st most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 137th a decade earlier.
2024 is its busiest year on record.
Records for Silas go back to 1880, and 70,949 babies have been given the name since.
A name of Latin or possibly Hebrew origin. Has biblical connections as a companion of Paul and literary connections through George Eliot's "Silas Marner". A name with Latin and Biblical origins. Its vintage sound has a distinctive, scholarly charm with spiritual connections. Latin or English variant of Silvanus meaning "forest" or "woods." Has biblical connections and a vintage appeal.
Silas is of Latin/Hebrew origin, described as biblical and vintage in style.
In 2024, Silas went to 16 girls and 4,108 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A name of Latin or possibly Hebrew origin. Has biblical connections as a companion of Paul and literary connections through George Eliot's "Silas Marner".
Silas is of Latin/Hebrew origin, and is usually described as biblical and vintage in style.
In 2024, 4,108 boys in the United States were named Silas, making it the 81st most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Silas went to 16 girls and 4,108 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.